A compelling episode with Joey Cascio, who shares his extensive coaching experience and insights gained over 15-20 years.

We discuss the recent Club World Cup, where Chelsea surprisingly beat PSG, and dive into coaching philosophy and methodologies. Joey highlights the challenges and joys of youth coaching, such as building a team’s identity and handling parental involvement.

We also touch on the importance of watching professional games for continuous learning and credibility as a coach. Joey provides updates on his current team, the Rebels Soccer Club, and their journey through the ECNL playoffs. This episode offers a wealth of knowledge for anyone interested in elevating their coaching or navigating the complexities of American soccer.

00:00 Intro

03:54 Discussing Chelsea vs PSG Match

05:27 ECNL Playoffs Upcoming in Virginia

11:43 Rebels Soccer Club Structure and Joey’s Role

13:09 Joey’s Coaching Journey

15:19 Sub: Does One Still Like Coaching After 20 Years?

21:00 Sub: The Bad Shit in Youth Coaching

28:43 Soccer Culture in the US

36:02 Club World Cup Final Analysis

39:12 Sub: Innovating in Soccer is Rare – Luis Enrique at PSG

41:50 Sub: Pressing (Dembele vs Mbappe vs Messi)

45:46 Correlation vs. Causation in Football

51:12 Sub: Practitioner vs non-Practitioner Opinions

56:20 The Importance of Watching Football for Coaches

01:05:23 Sub: The Benefits of Stories for Coaches

01:11:11 Sub: Pedigree

01:13:51 Easier to Improve a Shit Team than a Top Team

01:17:56 Brian Kleiban Current Coaching AV Alta (USL)

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